For Sale Another GT/CS in Surrey BC

Now that dehcho has bought his GT/CS from Gastown Classics, they have another GT/CS for sale.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301740755870?forcerRptr=true&item=301740755870&viewitem=

Vin 8RO1C155425

VIN shown is a C Code however sticker on the air cleaner is 302? Hopefully the seller can update everyone on the details of that,

And the Registry shows it as a Lime Gold car with an Ivy Gold interior.
I think I'll order a Marti for this one.
Here's a link to the Gastown site.
http://www.gastownclassics.com/1968-ford-mustang-california-special-1/

The car is beautiful, and restored to a very high standard, but why didn't the owner spend $5 for window crank screw covers? I see this often and wonder if they don't even realize something is supposed to cover those screws.

dehcho already had a Marti on it. It is a clone, so I'm not sure why it is in our registry.

mosesatm said:

the car is beautiful, and restored to a very high standard, but why didn't the owner spend $5 for window crank screw covers? I see this often and wonder if they don't even realize something is supposed to cover those screws.

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+1 !!!!!

Hey Folks,

I looked at this car before I bought the other one from Gas Town. It was a quick drive up the highway from where I live, so it was worth a look.

I asked the same question about why it's in the registry and apparently Clones use to be allowed in the registry.

I must say that the car is very nice, it runs and looks very nice and someone has spent a pile of money on it. In my opinion the colour isn't quite Highland Green, but I am not sure if that's what the restorer was after. As already discussed it's a 302 with a 4 barrel.

I was very serious about purchasing the car, but the seller couldn't tell me 100 % that it was a GT/CS. I went home and paid for the Marti report. Much to my dismay I found out through the report that it is simply 68 Mustang. The build date does fall within the correct build date for a GT/CS but it is not a California special according to the report.

That all being said, it's a beautiful car in very good condition. I still considered buying it, but then my Ivy/gold came along which I purchased from the same seller. I must say that he was very good to deal with and went out of his way to help me with the purchase.

Sincerely

And it's back on eBay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301823069879?forcerRptr=true&item=301823069879&viewitem=

Wow. It looks very much like mine.

Neil

But your car is a real GT/CS.

Mosesatm said:

But your car is a real GT/CS.

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Bingo! :grin:

I just hope no one is fooled by the fact that the Vin looks to be correct for a GT/CS.

Well ill be looking into this car long and hard as i,m still missing my green S code and if my parts are on it i'm going to freak !

Sorry for the hijack

Does any one know how long that car
VIN: 8R01C155425
has been on the registry so i could rule out it having my parts on it? ya gotta make appointments to see these cars id kinda like to be stealth about this before i call in the bulls . i don't like the fact there are clones in registry ,but this time it may be in my favor.i cant believe some one would do this so close to home so the odds are 50/50,Man i hate thief's!

boris said:

Does any one know how long that car
VIN: 8R01C155425
has been on the registry so i could rule out it having my parts on it? ya gotta make appointments to see these cars id kinda like to be stealth about this before i call in the bulls . i don't like the fact there are clones in registry ,but this time it may be in my favor.i cant believe some one would do this so close to home so the odds are 50/50,Man i hate thief's!

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This car has been in the registry since 2000.

Authentication

stangfan said:

dehcho already had a Marti on it. It is a clone, so I'm not sure why it is in our registry.

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the fact that it is in the registry is very misleading! If someone goes on the forum to check the VIN they will think it is real, since it is listed in the registry!

This, if it is a clone should be noted clearly as such to aid in those looking to get a real GT/CS. I understand that everyone should get a Marti, but the fact that it is in the Registry would seem plenty of proof for some just starting their experience in the GT/CS realm.

Has anyone alerted ebay to the real status or the dealer themselves?!?!?

platnumheart666 said:

the fact that it is in the registry is very misleading! If someone goes on the forum to check the VIN they will think it is real, since it is listed in the registry!

This, if it is a clone should be noted clearly as such to aid in those looking to get a real GT/CS. I understand that everyone should get a Marti, but the fact that it is in the Registry would seem plenty of proof for some just starting their experience in the GT/CS realm.

Has anyone alerted ebay to the real status or the dealer themselves?!?!?

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OK, Planumheart666, you have successfully argued your point. Jon has the final say so on the online Registry, and if he is OK with listing it as a Clone, or any Clones that pops up and are verified Clones, than it would surely prevent someone getting burned down the line.

The on-line registry is not the official registry. Mike is the keeper of the official registry, with Ron and I helping out as needed.

Anyone who wants a copy just needs to ask Mike for one, then I'll do his computer work :wink:, and he'll get it to you as an Excel file or as a PDF.

somethingspecial said:

OK, Planumheart666, you have successfully argued your point. Jon has the final say so on the online Registry, and if he is OK with listing it as a Clone, or any Clones that pops up and are verified Clones, than it would surely prevent someone getting burned down the line.

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Apparently you didn't read my point clearly. "This, if it is a clone should be noted clearly as such to aid in those looking to get a real GT/CS" I am not telling anyone what should be or not be in the registry but rather denote that something is a clone. When I first looked for a GT/CS I would go to the online registry to see if it was on the list and know that if I saw it, I would consider it legit. I just don't see where it denotes a clone, maybe I missed it. But my opinion is that there should be some clarification, if one doesn't exist already

Mosesatm said:

This car has been in the registry since 2000.

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thank you so much does any one know of any old pictures of it up to the time mine went byby

boris said:

thank you so much does any one know of any old pictures of it up to the time mine went byby

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I checked my archives and I do not have any photos of this car. Sorry. Due to the fact this car was passed off as a GT/CS in 2000, I would doubt your parts are on this car, but interesting it should show up in your town. I can see why it sent up red flags.

Clone Vs Real GT/CS

So is there somewhere that cars on the online registry list whether they are clones or not, or just by searching the threads? - for future reference


I contacted the seller and his response to verifying it is a real GT/CS is:

Art Macri <artmacri@gmail.com>
5:53 AM (4 hours ago)

to me
"Car is on Official California Special Registry."

Then later on he responded:

"I just went on Forum and see the car is tagged as a clone. I bought the car not thinking it was a clone it is so correct and perfect. I have had 2 others both original survivors. I will represent the car as a clone from now on. I talked to the shop that restored the car from frame up and he said every thing was factory cut holes and wired. Art"

Is there a way that this is a real un-marked GT/CS? It is in sequential order and everything else lines up?

-Thanks